Find out how popular the last name Ulin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ulin.

Ulin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ulin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ulin in America

Ulin is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ulin surname appeared 542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ulin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ulin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ulin

The surname Ulin has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Swedish word "ullin," which means "wool" or "woolen." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the wool trade or textile industry during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ulin can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Ullin" and "Uhlin," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in that era.

While there are no known direct references to the name Ulin in significant historical manuscripts or documents, it is worth noting that the wool industry played a crucial role in the economic development of several regions in Sweden during the medieval and early modern periods.

The first recorded individual with the surname Ulin was Johan Ulin, born in Västerås, Sweden, in 1598. He was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his involvement in the export of wool and textile products to other parts of Europe.

Another notable figure with this surname was Karin Ulin (1628-1692), a landowner and philanthropist from Dalarna, Sweden. She was known for her generous donations to local churches and charitable institutions.

In the 19th century, Carl Ulin (1807-1879) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He played a significant role in the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Stockholm and other parts of Sweden.

One of the earliest known references to a place name associated with the surname Ulin is the village of Ulinshult, located in the province of Småland, Sweden. This name likely derives from a combination of the surname Ulin and the Swedish word "hult," meaning a small wooded area or grove.

Another individual of note was Anna Ulin (1879-1964), a pioneering female journalist and women's rights activist. She was one of the first women in Sweden to work as a professional journalist and played a crucial role in advocating for women's suffrage and gender equality.

While the surname Ulin is not among the most common in Sweden, it has a rich history and connections to the country's wool trade, textile industry, and various notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ulin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ulin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ulin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ulin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ulin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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